Over a thousand students prepare for District VIII vocal/instrumental auditions, sponsored by Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA). These auditions are extremely competitive and rigorous. They include the playing/singing of scales, exercises, sight reading and tonal skills all while executing a beautiful tone and technique using very difficult music selections. If […]
Byron Mayor John Rickard declared Oct. 24 “World Polio Day” in Byron in recognition of the work of the Byron Rotary Club and Rotary International to eradicate polio. In 1988, Rotary establish the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which today includes the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Byron Tigers did exactly what they needed to do in their week eight match against Big Northern co-leader Genoa-Kingston. They refused to let the Cogs roll their offensive machine and captured the night 42-13. The win moved Byron to 7-1 on the season and kept […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Another win is in the books for the Byron Tigers and another playoff appearance will now be scheduled. Following a 41-6 victory over Rockford Lutheran on Friday night in their week seven game, the Tigers picked up their qualifying sixth win of the season and the […]
Stillman Valley High School’s (SVHS) new Esports team hosted Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament and placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Senior, Landon Henry (as “Kirby”) scored for first place. Luna Taylor (as “Banjo”) got second and Tori Berger (as “Dark Pit”) got third. SVHS Esports advisor, Devin Standard, said, “It’s […]
RANDY STUCKENBERG PHOTO Tempo Stillman Valley quarterback Chad Gerig hands off to Logan Jennings during the first quarter of their game against North Boone on Friday, Oct. 4 2019. Stillman won 52-28.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Byron Park District, Byron Forest Preserve, and Presenting Sponsor Byron Bank, hosted the 2nd Annual Tiger 10 Miler Trail Race. The event featured a 10-mile trail run through the Byron Forest Preserve and Nardi Equestrian Preserve, followed by an award presentation and celebration at Hairy […]
On the second Saturdays in October, November, and December 2019 the Byron Museum of History is hosting an indoor market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the indoor market on Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. 14 for unique gifts and tasty treats. Museum and Indoor Market admission is […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Stillman Valley beat back the Rock Falls Rockets on Friday, Sept. 20, 48-0, to win their fourth straight and remain locked in at the top in the Big Northern Conference. They share the position again this week with the Genoa-Kingston Cogs who also rolled their Big […]
SUBMITTED PHOTO Tempo Congratulations Byron students who got SAT scores that ranked in the Top 15 percent. Fourteen seniors were honored last Friday evening at Byron High School before the start of the home football game. The students were recognized for their incredible performance on the SAT they took last […]